KALAKAUA GARDENS

Kalakaua Gardens is a skilled nursing facility located at 1723 Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu, Hawaii 96826. The facility operates 49 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit partnership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which places it at the national average for long-term care facilities. CMS assigns these ratings based on three distinct components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Kalakaua Gardens received a 3-star rating in the health inspection category, reflecting performance at the national average in that domain. The staffing category earned a 4-star rating, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to other facilities nationwide. The quality measure category also received a 4-star rating, suggesting above-average performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. These component ratings are derived from state inspection surveys, payroll-based staffing data, and standardized clinical outcome measures. Kalakaua Gardens is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare coverage for skilled nursing facility care is generally available to eligible beneficiaries following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to defined benefit periods and coverage limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet Hawaii's financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking information about eligibility or benefit details are encouraged to consult directly with the facility, the Hawaii Med-QUEST Division, or the federal Medicare program. When compared against national benchmarks, Kalakaua Gardens presents a mixed profile relative to the broader skilled nursing facility landscape. The overall 3-star rating matches the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating mid-range standing across all tracked dimensions. However, the 4-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures distinguish the facility in two of the three component categories that comprise the overall score. The 3-star health inspection rating reflects average performance in that area. With 49 certified beds, Kalakaua Gardens is a smaller facility by national standards, which can influence staffing ratios and operational characteristics. Families and caregivers researching skilled nursing options in the Honolulu area may find these CMS data points useful as one component of a broader evaluation process.